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E903 DTW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE903 DTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,579 miles

Both rear tyres dated 2015

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle coated in an underseal type material

Fail 5 May 2026 124,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres dated 2015

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle coated in an underseal type material

Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,501 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 4mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 124,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 May 2022 124,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2020 123,946 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2020 123,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,013 miles

Nearside outer sill area corroded,not excess

Nearside steering inner track end joint joint has play,not excess at time of test

Oil leak ()

Rear fliud pipe corroded,though not any leaks

cannot see front inner brake pads wear,though outer offside appears wearing thin

Fail 27 Sep 2016 111,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear fliud pipe corroded,though not any leaks

Nearside outer sill area corroded,not excess

Nearside steering inner track end joint joint has play,not excess at time of test

cannot see front inner brake pads wear,though outer offside appears wearing thin

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,636 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,142 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hazard switch sticking

offside front spot light not working.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,786 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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E903 DTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E903 DTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E903 DTW registered?

E903 DTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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